Serving 945 students in grades 6-8, Spring Mills Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in West Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the West Virginia state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the West Virginia state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 945 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in WV
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
School Overview
Spring Mills Middle School's student population of 945 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 62 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
945 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
62 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
School Rankings
Spring Mills Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 617 schools in West Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Spring Mills Middle School is 0.46, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.23. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#463 out of 617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
28%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 17-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Black
13%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
White
72%
87%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.6%
33.8%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
50%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 21-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
Showing 2012–2025. View full 21-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WV Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Spring Mills Middle School's ranking?
Spring Mills Middle School is ranked #463 out of 617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in West Virginia.
What schools are Spring Mills Middle School often compared to?
Spring Mills Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hedgesville Middle School, James Rumsey Technical Institute by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% WV state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% WV state average).
How many students attend Spring Mills Middle School?
945 students attend Spring Mills Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Spring Mills Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Spring Mills Middle School?
Spring Mills Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the West Virginia state average of 13:1.
What grades does Spring Mills Middle School offer ?
Spring Mills Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Spring Mills Middle School part of?
Spring Mills Middle School is part of Berkeley County Schools.
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